12 events where you can honor those lost for Memorial Day in Utah County

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer for many in Utah County. While it’s a great time to get together with family and friends, many cities across the valley are holding special events to commemorate those who have sacrificed to preserve our nation’s freedom. Here is a list of events happening this weekend that have been publicized.

Camp Floyd Civil War Encampment

Campers cheer during a Camp Floyd History Camp in Fairfield on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. The camp, run by Utah State Parks, is held five times every summer for children ages 8-11. Campers re-enact moments in American military history in the 1850s and '60s. CHRIS SAMUELS, Daily Herald.

Camp Floyd State Park is hosting a Civil War Encampment for Memorial Day weekend, allowing visitors to experience camp life and participate in several activities performed by soldiers of Johnston's Army. Visitors will see re-enactors drill and fire period muskets and can learn military drills and wear period uniforms. Participants can enjoy period games, and visit the graves of soldiers who died in the service of our country.

Residents are invited to a breakfast provided by the American Fork Fire and Rescue Department. This family event offers a chance to visit the fire station, tours of some of the firetrucks and ambulances, take pictures with Smokey the Bear, experience the Utah Highway Patrol's crash simulator and check out a Life Flight helicopter. All proceeds benefit local first responders.

Alpine Memorial Day Remembrance and Recognition Ceremony

Alpine City logo

Alpine city

When: 7:30 a.m. May 28

Where: Alpine City Cemetery; 400 Grove Drive, Alpine

Cost: Free

Alpine City invites all veterans and their families and friends to the Alpine City Memorial Day Remembrance and Recognition Ceremony. A military Honor Guard will conduct the raising of the flag, and then Alpine’s deceased veterans will be remembered and honored. After the playing of Taps, Alpine’s living veterans will be honored with a medley of military service songs.

Veterans are invited to come in uniform. The ceremony will last 30-40 minutes with light refreshments served after.

Salem Memorial Day Service

The annual Salem Memorial Day Service will be an opportunity to remember the brave men and women who served our country, and pay respect to loved ones who have passed on.

Lehi Memorial Day Event

Remains of Civil War veteran return home

The remains of Jewett Williams, a Civil War veteran, are placed into the holding area as the ashes are transported from the American Legion in Brattleboro, Vt., to the meeting spot in Keene, New Hampshire. on Sunday. Williams' ashes are being transported from Oregon back to his home state of Maine, where he will be buried at Togus National Cemetery on Sept. 17 with full military honors.

Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer via AP

When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 28

Where: Lehi City Cemetery' 1525 N. 600 East, Lehi

Cost: Free

The Lehi Memorial Day Program, organized by the Post 19 American Legion, Lehi City Arts, and Lehi City, will honor the city’s veterans and their families.

Lindon Monument to Freedom

Residents of Lindon watch as boy scouts as well as members of the military and ROTC crews work to retire flags during a special flag retirement ceremony Thursday, August, 4, 2016 in Lindon. The event is part of the annual Lindon Days celebrations, an annual event that spans a week in August and is a celebration of summer fun, patriotism and community. DOMINIC VALENTE, Daily Herald

Dominic Valente

When: 9 a.m. May 28

Where: Lindon City Cemetery, 550 N. 200 East, Lindon

Cost: Free

All are invited to attend the Lindon Monument to Freedom Memorial Day Ceremony honoring all Lindon veterans for their military service. This event will include a special message from an honored veteran, patriotic music by a Lindon Youth Choir, the reading of the role of honor, a 21-gun salute followed by the playing of Taps and the solemn placing of a traditional wreath upon the monument.

Provo Memorial Day Service

A wreath stands in front of the War Memorial following the annual Memorial Day Service at the Provo City Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2015. SPENSER HEAPS, Daily Herald

Spenser Heaps

When: 10 a.m. May 28

Where: Provo City Cemetery; 610 S. State Street, Provo

Cost: Free

Provo’s annual Memorial Day Service will honor of all the servicemen and women who have fought and sacrificed for our country throughout our nation’s history, and all those who are fighting today both at home and abroad. The service will include an hour-long program concluding with a 21-gun salute by Metro SWAT and Provo Police Honor Guard, with the Taps bugle call by Timpview High School Band. Active duty and Veterans are encouraged to wear uniforms.

In the case of inclement weather, the service will move to the Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center Street.

American Fork Memorial Day Program

American Fork Police Officer Stilson salutes a flag placed for Sgt. Cory Wride as the Honor Roll is read for veterans during a Memorial Day program at the Alpine Tabernacle on Monday in American Fork.

Grant Hindsley, Daily Herald

Where: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 28

Where: Alpine Tabernacle; 110 E. Main St., American Fork

Cost: Free

The American Fork Memorial Day program will feature patriotic music and will celebrate and "honor those who have fought to protect those freedoms." The event will also include special guest speakers and musical numbers.

The Santaquin Legion Auxiliary American Legion Post #84 hope residents will mark their calendars for the annual Memorial Day program to honor the city’s veterans. The event takes place in the cemetery’s Veterans Memorial Area. Residents should bring their own lawn chairs.

American Fork Flag Retiring Ceremony

When: 2 p.m. May 28

Where: Quail Cove Amphitheater; 851 E. 700 North in American Fork

Cost: Free

Memorial Day in American Fork will begin with the annual breakfast, followed by the Run of Remembrance and Memorial Day program. It will wrap up Monday afternoon with a flag retiring ceremony at Quail Cove Amphitheater. The event is open to everyone, and will feature the Pledge of Allegiance, a demonstration of proper flag retirement by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and words from American Fork Mayor Frost.